RAISIN GRANOLA MINI-BITES COOKIES

Raisin Granola Mini-Bites Cookies image

Raisin Granola Mini-Bites come from Germaine Stank of Pound, Wisconsin. "These cookies are great to snack on while traveling because they're not too sweet," Germaine assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups granola without raisins, lightly crushed

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook raisins, butter and apple juice concentrate until butter and concentrate are melted; cool. Beat in egg. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and orange zest; add raisin mixture and blend well. Stir in granola. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.